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Sean Quinlan

Look Who’s Talking — Or Not — At Hawaiʻi’s Legislature Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Look Who’s Talking — Or Not — At Hawaiʻi’s Legislature

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For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they stand.

Campaign Reform Is Forcing Lawmakers To Raise More Cash In Non-Election Years April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2025

Campaign Reform Is Forcing Lawmakers To Raise More Cash In Non-Election Years

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Joint fundraisers in odd-numbered years are more prevalent than they used to be.

An Inside Look At The Sudden Shake-Up In House Leadership David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

An Inside Look At The Sudden Shake-Up In House Leadership

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After replacing Finance Committee chair Kyle Yamashita, Chris Todd promises to reform how the House handles money bills.